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Week 13

Weekly
Grade
Thielen Gurleys TD’s
10-3 152
146.13
 
VS
proj
Roy's Primo Team
115 3-10
98.15

Roy's Primo Team lose to Thielen Gurleys TD’s in 152-115 rout despite beating projections

Roy's Primo Team exceeded expectations, but it wasn't enough to swing the result. Predicted to win by a score of 146-98, Thielen Gurleys TD’s rolled to a 152-115 win over Roy's Primo Team. Thielen Gurleys TD’s nabbed a 11-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind Todd Gurley II (31 points) and Justin Tucker (17) and never looked back. Phillip Lindsay (157 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs) and Jared Cook (7 Rec, 100 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) led the way for Roy's Primo Team in defeat. This marks the second time this season Thielen Gurleys TD’s have gotten the best of Roy's Primo Team, after winning 165-157 in their last matchup. Thielen Gurleys TD’s (10-3) will look to keep it rolling in the playoffs. Roy's Primo Team will be home for the playoffs, finishing the season at 3-10.

Matchup Timeline

  Thielen Gurleys TD’s   Roy's Primo Team

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While making all 4 of his FG attempts against the Falcons, Tucker tallied 17 points this week. His scoring output was 52.5% more than his 11.15-point projection and was much higher than his 9.15-point season scoring average. Tucker ranks #90 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Chiefs next week.
Justin Tucker

Top Player Comparison

Thielen Gurleys TD’s
Points
% of total points 152
1
Todd Gurley II
RB
31
25.39
20.4%
2
Philip Rivers
QB
27
23.08
17.8%
3
The New England Patriots defense
DEF
18
13.83
11.8%
4
Justin Tucker
K
17
11.15
11.2%
Roy's Primo Team
Points
% of total points 115
1
Phillip Lindsay
RB
32
16.31
27.8%
2
Jared Cook
TE
23
9.34
20%
3
Lamar Jackson
QB
16
20.08
13.9%
4
Adrian Peterson
RB
15
11.16
13%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Phillip Lindsay had a 65-yard touchdown run for Roy's Primo Team, who trailed 80-69 after the early slate.
Sunday Late
Jared Cook had a 24-yard touchdown catch for Roy's Primo Team, who trailed 125-100 after the late action.
Sunday Night
Philip Rivers had a 46-yard touchdown pass for Thielen Gurleys TD’s, contributing to a 152-100 lead for the team.
Monday
Adrian Peterson had a 90-yard touchdown run for Roy's Primo Team.

Points By Position

  Thielen Gurleys TD’s   Roy's Primo Team

StatSmack

There's a pattern emerging. In their two matchup wins against Roy's Primo Team, Thielen Gurleys TD’s averaged more points (158.5) than they usually score (146.15).
We heard scoring helps you win. Roy's Primo Team need some help then, averaging just 112.77 versus Thielen Gurleys TD’s's 146.15.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Thielen Gurleys TD’s (10-3) have a better record than Roy's Primo Team (3-10).
Even the computers think Thielen Gurleys TD’s have a better lineup. Their projected average points is higher (139.22) than Roy's Primo Team (112.08).
Thielen Gurleys TD’s don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Roy's Primo Team (7 vs 1).
Thielen Gurleys TD’s have the clutch gene, with more close wins than Roy's Primo Team (1 vs 0).
Thielen Gurleys TD’s should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more weeks than Roy's Primo Team (8 vs 7).
By position, Thielen Gurleys TD’s have outscored Roy's Primo Team at QB, RB, WR, K, and DEF this season.
Thielen Gurleys TD’s don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 26 points, highest in the league.
Thielen Gurleys TD’s are in the playoffs. Roy's Primo Team are currently looking forward to next season.
There's not much good to say about Roy's Primo Team this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

Coach Talk

Thielen Gurleys TD’s
Hey, the key to football is exploiting the mismatches, right? We really took that to heart this week by doubling up Roy's Primo Team at the wide receiver position (43 points to 21).
Roy's Primo Team
With just one reception this past week, the starting running backs for Roy's Primo Team should look into why their QBs are giving them the silent treatment.